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PROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer people are our family,
friends, neighbors and co-workers who contribute meaningfully to our community; and
WHEREAS, the diverse LGBTQ Community continues to contribute to the widespread academic, economic, artistic and social spheres within and around our greater community; and
WHEREAS, the month of June was designated Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall Riots which occurred 50 years ago in June of 1969 and are recognized as the catalyst of the LGBTQ rights movement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach remains committed to protecting the civil rights of
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer communities as the purpose of this event proves vital in our effort to advance a more open and just society; and
WHEREAS, the rainbow flag has been used as a symbol of LGBTQ Pride and LGBTQ social movements.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, SHELLY PETROLIA, Mayor of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, on behalf of the City Commission, do hereby declare the month of June as:
LGBTQ Pride Month
in the City of Delray Beach, and encourages all the communities of Delray Beach to recognize the enduring efforts and continued contributions of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and
Queer communities within our city and to our country.
In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and cause the official seal of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, to be affixed this l51 day of June 202 I.
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